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SUPER BOWL 2018!

Big Game Life Hacks

The Super Bowl is the one sporting event that nearly ALL Americans can appreciate for one Sunday in Winter. Aside from the football game itself, there are plenty of ways to have fun. One of the most enjoyable ways to celebrate is with a Super Bowl Party! Whether you throwing it or attending it, here are some life hacks to make THE BIG GAME the most enjoyable event (so far) this YEAR!

Gear

In order to get your party off to a great start. You need to have to make the most comfortable environment possible. Well check out these deals, so you’re ready to enjoy the game and company.

Televisions:

The first step to seeing the game, is actually seeing the game. If you have an outdated, 13 inch, black and white television with bunny ear antennas, then you will have some disappointed guests.

It may be time for an upgrade. We’re here to help. There are some great deals out there, especially during the post holiday sales. Check it out:

Walmart:

Best Buy:

Costco:

Target:

Seating:

One problem you may have is ample seating, this is a HUGE problem. There’s nothing less fun than spending 3-4 hours of a football game sitting on the floor. It can be a LONG game. Even more selfishly, forget the other people, what about you? There’s a reason your father sat in that one specific chair throughout every major television event. Now would be the time to elevate your sitting game.

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Walmart:

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Super Bowl 2018 Life Hacks

Line your garbage cans with extra garbage bags, so you can pull a full garbage without having to replace the bag.

Freeze Empty Water Bottles and use as Ice Packs to Keep Coolers Cold:

Super Bowl Bingo:

Sometimes the game can be difficult for kids to appreciate, turn it into a game for them with Super Bowl Bingo. Played the same way as regular bingo, just with a Super Bowl twist. Look at this for an example:

Give the winner a prize and let them be entertained!

Party Favors:

Make the game more fun with extra jerseys, or even under-eye stickers:

Super Bowl Box:

Make the game interesting to your guests and have them play the super bowl box game:

STEP 1

Start off with an empty 10 by 10 grid. This will give you 100 Squares for people to choose from.

STEP 2

Depending on which game you are playing with, simply assign one team to the columns, and one to the rows.

STEP 3

Now, start recruiting people to join your Football Squares pool by letting them choose which squares they want. If you use our site to Play Football Squares Online, this will be a much easier process since you can simply email everyone the link to your site and let them choose their squares. If you decide to use a Spreadsheet or Printable Sheet, then this proces may take you some time and effort since you have to manually pass along the file or sheet.

Once all the squares have been filled, it is time to assign the numbers to each column and row. By playing online, this is as simple as a click of the button. For those using offline options, randomly assign numbers 0 through 9 to each column, followed by doing the same for each row. Now each square represents a specific score in the game based on the column and row numbers

STEP 4

Your Football Squares grid is now complete, and you just need to wait til the game is played to determine who will be your winners. A winner will be determined at the end of the 1st quarter, 2nd quarter, 3rd quarter, and Final Game score. The winner is determined by looking at the last number in each teams’ score, and then matching those numbers on the grid and seeing which square intersects those two numbers. An example would be if the Miami Dolphins were playing the New York Giants in the Super Bowl, and the score at halftime was Miami Dolphins 23, and NY Giants 14. The last number for the Dolphins is 3, and the last number for the Giants is 4. The square on the grid that has the Dolphins with a number of 3, and Giants score of 4, would be the winner.

Super Bowl 2018 Food Hacks

Now that we have the basics, it’s time to set up the party. Here are some great hints to throw a great party:

Corn On The Cobb in Bulk:

Recipe:

Easy as pie. Put your chucked corn into a large cooler. Boil water in a tea pot. Once boiled, pour the water into the cooler (it will keep things cold as well as hot). Let sit for 15-20 minutes, then enjoy with salt and/or butter.

Beef and Cheese Tortilla Dip:

Recipe:

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain well.

Transfer to a greased 3-qt. slow cooker; stir in the cheese, salsa and garlic powder. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until heated through. Stir; serve warm with tortilla chips or cubed bread.Yield: 7 cups.

Classic Buffalo Wings:

Recipe:

1.) Dredge wings in flour and deep fry until cooked.

2.) Toss the wings in a bowl with 6 tablespoons of melted butter, with 1/2 a cup of buffalo wing hot sauce (Frank’s is my personal favorite).

3.) Then serve with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing.

Thai Sweet Potato Nachos:

Recipe:

1.) Preheat oven to 400ºF.

2.) Place the sweet potato slices on two baking sheets that have been sprayed with oil—they should be side-by-side, but not overlapping. Spray the tops with additional oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 10 minutes, then flip the slices over and bake for about 10 minutes more, until just beginning to crisp. Remove from the oven.

3.) While the sweet potatoes are roasting, start the peanut sauce. Whisk together the peanut butter, rice vinegar, tamari, sesame oil, sugar, ginger, garlic, and 2 tablespoons of water in a small bowl. If the sauce is too thick, add more water one tablespoon at a time. (Different brands of peanut butter have different consistencies!) Add red pepper flakes or sriracha to taste, if using.

4.) Divide the sweet potato slices onto 4 plates and drizzle them with peanut sauce. Top with the diced pepper, shredded carrot, cilantro, green onions, and roasted peanuts and serve with a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

Sometimes the most rewarding part of a job is being done. After the work day is done, it’s time to unwind. Some go to yoga, some go for a bike ride, and some meet up with friends and head to a bar. But why break the bank when you don’t have to. Don’t worry, we got you covered, here are the 10 Best Happy Hours in Central New Jersey.

10. 10th Street Live

104 N. 10th Street, Kenilworth, NJ 07033

This place is one of the best kept secrets in the area. This intimate bar, friendly staff, and incredible entertainment, is sure to entice all crowds. Unlike some of the bars on our list, the food here is impeccable (and included in the happy hour). #11thBestBarEver

And every weekend a variety of events, including live bands, comedy shows and sporting events. For More Information, check it out HERE

9. The Dillinger Room

338 George Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Step into a bar of yesteryear. This speakeasy style saloon, that reflects the time of tommy guns, fedoras, and flapper girls, is sure to cure what ales ya. Located in the heart of hub city New Brunswick, this watering hole is not to be missed. With expert crafted cocktails, that marvel the eye as well as tastebuds.

Variety of events and nearby entertainment. For more information, click HERE

8. J.J. Bitting

33 Main Street, Woodbridge, NJ 07095

If you want something done right, do it yourself. That’s what J.J. Bitting’s in Woodbridge has done. Brewing their own beer since 1997, this unique bar is sure to please. Located right near the Woodbridge train station, and in the heart of bustling downtown area of Woodbridge township, it is easily accessible by any means of transportation. It is worth the stop.

7. The Stagehouse

Two Locations:

366 Park Ave. Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

1719 Amwell Ave. Somerset, NJ 08873

This rustic throwback to American fare is worth your time. The food and ambiance are both comforting and intriguing. It’s a traditional tavern but with energy. Live music and weekly events are common place for this pleasant venue. Worth the trip

Time: EVERYDAY 4:00pm – 6:00pm

The Deal:

$1 off ALL drinks, and specialty menu of appetizers priced beautifully

6. The Fox and the Hound

250 Menlo Park Drive, Edison, NJ 08837

Burgers, flat-breads, Sports and American Fare. If you like the idea of the sports bar on steroids, this is the place for you. Surrounded by Televisions and a plethora of beer on tap, this place is a great bang for your buck.

Time: Monday through Friday 5:00pm – 7:00pm

The Deal:

$2.75 ALL draft berrs, $4 well drinks, and $5 wines

Every day this is a new deal and a new special, the best of them being $2 pint night on Tuesdays. ALL DRAFTS. It is quite the deal. For more information, click HERE

5. Bahama Breeze

520 Woodbridge Drive, Woodbridge, NJ 07095

Relax… It’s Island time. Embrace the Island lifestyle, right in the center of New Jersey. This is a newer establishment, so everything is clean and ready to go for you. Like previous entries on this list, Bahama Breeze has great deals on not just drinks (and they are great deals), but also on their signature food.

4. Blue Moon

114 S Broadway, South Amboy, NJ 08879

This is a classic type of bar. Nothing too fancy, nothing too shabby. Blue Moon offers great deals, live music on Friday and Saturday, and a laid back atmosphere (and perhaps the longest happy hour on our list).

3. Hailey’s Harp & Pub

400 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840

Who doesn’t love a good Irish Pub? Right in the heart of downtown Metuchen, the pub’s greatest attribute: Simplicity. Great food, great drinks and great company. Located half a block from the Metuchen Train Station and around the corner from the Metuchen Cab Stand, this quaint spot is the perfect place to enjoy all the “craic” an Irish pub has to offer, especially if you’re having more than one.

Time: 3pm – 7pm Monday through Thursday

The Deal:

A dollar off all drinks and some superb food. They have a large variety of craft beers and top shelf liquor, this place is worth hanging out after happy hour, with great bands, comedians, karaoke, shuffle board and Irish grub (great wings and the best potato leak soup in New Jersey).

2. The Frog and The Peach

29 Dennis Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Get ready for fancy Happy Hour! This place is the best food Happy Hour could offer. The Frog and the Peach looks like a it doesn’t belong in the neighborhood it is in, but once you taste the food, you’ll know it not only belongs, but it’s a staple. The food is American style and the bar menu is available for HALF PRICE during happy hour.

All beers and house wines $5. But, more importantly, half priced meals (at the bar only). This is one of the most delicious restaurants in New Jersey and well worth the trip (try the Tamarind Glazed Pulled Duck Baguette, you will not be disappointed)

1. Clydz

55 Paterson Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Step back into a world of the speak-easy. This classy martini bar looks like something right out of the Great Gatsby that serves up drinks stiff with a classic ambiance. This is probably the coolest and unique happy hour central Jersey has to offer. This charming place offers the best signature drinks, within the confines of it’s brick interior, fireplace and fish-tank behind the bar.

Time: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Monday through Friday

The Deal:

Half Price Martini’s and Specialty drinks (about $7.50), they also offer rare appetizer deals for only $6, including alligator sausage, game meatballs, wild boar arancini, roast garlic humus, to name a few.

SUPER BOWL ONE STOP SHOP!

The Super Bowl is the one sporting event that ALL Americans can appreciate for one Sunday in Winter. One of the favorite ways to celebrate is with a Super Bowl Party! Whether you throwing it or attending it, we are your one stop shop to fully appreciate THE BIG GAME!

Televisions:

The first step to seeing the game, is actually seeing the game. If you have an outdated, 13 inch, black and white television with bunny ear antennas, then you will have some disappointed guests.

It may be time for an upgrade. We’re here to help. There are some great deals out there, especially during the post holiday sales. Check it out:

Walmart:

Best Buy:

Costco:

Chairs

It will be a difficult party if people can’t sit. Or even, forget the other people, what about you? There’s a reason your father sat in that one specific chair throughout every major television event. Now would be the time to elevate your sitting game.

Jet.com:

Walmart:

Sam’s Club:

Walmart Chairs for Guests:

XPectMoreForLess on eBay:

Party Hacks

Now that we have the basics, it’s time to set up the party. Here are some great hints to throw a great party:

Beef and Cheese Tortilla Dip:

Recipe:

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain well.

Transfer to a greased 3-qt. slow cooker; stir in the cheese, salsa and garlic powder. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until heated through. Stir; serve warm with tortilla chips or cubed bread.Yield: 7 cups.

Thai Sweet Potato Nachos:

Recipe:

Preheat oven to 400ºF.

Place the sweet potato slices on two baking sheets that have been sprayed with oil—they should be side-by-side, but not overlapping. Spray the tops with additional oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 10 minutes, then flip the slices over and bake for about 10 minutes more, until just beginning to crisp. Remove from the oven.

While the sweet potatoes are roasting, start the peanut sauce. Whisk together the peanut butter, rice vinegar, tamari, sesame oil, sugar, ginger, garlic, and 2 tablespoons of water in a small bowl. If the sauce is too thick, add more water one tablespoon at a time. (Different brands of peanut butter have different consistencies!) Add red pepper flakes or sriracha to taste, if using.

Divide the sweet potato slices onto 4 plates and drizzle them with peanut sauce. Top with the diced pepper, shredded carrot, cilantro, green onions, and roasted peanuts and serve with a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

Classic Buffalo Wings:

Recipe:

Dredge wings in flour and deep fry until cooked. Toss the wings in a bowl with 6 tablespoons of melted butter, with 1/2 a cup of buffalo wing hot sauce (Frank’s is my personal favorite). Then serve with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing.

Corn On The Cobb in Bulk:

Recipe:

Easy as pie. Put your chucked corn into a large cooler. Boil water in a tea pot. Once boiled, pour the water into the cooler (it will keep things cold as well as hot). Let sit for 15-20 minutes, then enjoy with salt and/or butter.

PARTY HACK:

Line your garbage cans with extra garbage bags, so you can pull a full garbage without having to replace the bag.

Freeze Empty Water Bottles and use as Ice Packs to Keep Coolers Cold:

Super Bowl Bingo:

Sometimes the game can be difficult for kids to appreciate, turn it into a game for them with Super Bowl Bingo. Played the same way as regular bingo, just with a Super Bowl twist. Look at this for an example:

Give the winner a prize and let them be entertained!

Party Favors:

Make the game more fun with extra jerseys, or even under-eye stickers:

Super Bowl Box:

Make the game interesting to your guests and have them play the super bowl box game:

STEP 1

Start off with an empty 10 by 10 grid. This will give you 100 Squares for people to choose from.

STEP 2

Depending on which game you are playing with, simply assign one team to the columns, and one to the rows.

STEP 3

Now, start recruiting people to join your Football Squares pool by letting them choose which squares they want. If you use our site to Play Football Squares Online, this will be a much easier process since you can simply email everyone the link to your site and let them choose their squares. If you decide to use a Spreadsheet or Printable Sheet, then this proces may take you some time and effort since you have to manually pass along the file or sheet.

Once all the squares have been filled, it is time to assign the numbers to each column and row. By playing online, this is as simple as a click of the button. For those using offline options, randomly assign numbers 0 through 9 to each column, followed by doing the same for each row. Now each square represents a specific score in the game based on the column and row numbers

STEP 4

Your Football Squares grid is now complete, and you just need to wait til the game is played to determine who will be your winners. A winner will be determined at the end of the 1st quarter, 2nd quarter, 3rd quarter, and Final Game score. The winner is determined by looking at the last number in each teams’ score, and then matching those numbers on the grid and seeing which square intersects those two numbers. An example would be if the Miami Dolphins were playing the New York Giants in the Super Bowl, and the score at halftime was Miami Dolphins 23, and NY Giants 14. The last number for the Dolphins is 3, and the last number for the Giants is 4. The square on the grid that has the Dolphins with a number of 3, and Giants score of 4, would be the winner.